A People Called Episcopalians: A Brief Introduction to Our Peculiar Way of Life
A Christian, Religion, Nonfiction book. Hooker argued that while the Scriptures are to be our primary source of...
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Those who created the structure of the Episcopal Church were, in many cases, the same individuals who had framed and adopted the Constitution of the United States only a few years earlier, so it is not surprising that our structure is very similar. John H. Westerhoff III, A People Called Episcopalians: A Brief Introduction to Our Way of Life, Revised Edition // Hooker argued that while the Scriptures are to be our primary source of authority, they are not to be isolated from reason and tradition. Why? Because God communicated his revelation as contained in the Scriptures in a manner sensitive to the specific needs of a specific group in a specific time in history and, therefore, intended that they be interpreted to make sense to a different people in a different time. Gods revelation was, therefore, to be both inside and outside of the Scriptures, guarded and guided by the Holy Spirit. The Scriptures are intended,... A John H. Westerhoff III, A People Called Episcopalians: A Brief Introduction to Our Way of Life, Revised Edition //
I am a lifelong Episcopalian, but that doesn't mean I know everything there is to know about this wonderfully diverse church. I read this book because I am part of a welcome class for newcomers at St. Anne's. And this is what I learned that I never knew before: The Episcopal Church, despite its official name of The Protestant Episcopal... Very Informative.Good for those new to the Episcopal church who want an overview of their beliefs and structure. A quick and enjoyable read. ExcellentGreat source of information for those curious about the Episcopalian way of life. Will highly recommend to others I know
